Senate May Go On Record On Townsend Bill
Washington June 2 AP The senate seems set to go on record on the Townsend old age pension plan or a similar proposal after the House defeat of the Townsend bill 302 to 97. Townsend advocates estimate $50 monthly for 10 million elderly via a graduated business tax. Dr Francis E Townsend pledges resilience with the bill’s defeat.
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California
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McReynolds Seen as Independent Dem Hopeful in Kansas City
The 61 year old Allen McReynolds draws attention in state politics as a possible governor candidate. Observers note his tall presence, sharp wit, and independent stance, appealing to Kansas City Democrats wary of faction bickering while avoiding the Stark crowd's divisive lines.
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Pendergast Aide Nigro Faces Narcotics Charge in KC
Angelo Nigro a henchman in Tom Pendergast's Democratic machine was brought to federal court in Kansas City on narcotics act charges. Prosecutors say he was a lieutenant in a Micit drug ring led by Angelo Donnici, which allegedly did $12 million in annual business. Donnici is awaiting sentence after a related conviction.
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Bessie) Nigro
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Sonny) Meehan
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Leavenworth Penitentiary
Senate OKs Judges Salary Hike Bill For Multi County Circuits
The senate passed 20 to 3 a bill to boost salaries by 1300 dollars yearly for circuit judges with more than one county in their circuit, raising pay from 4700 to 6000, to compensate jury commissioners. The act excludes St. Louis city and several counties. A separate bill creating a modified legislative council passed the senate and heads back to the house for concurrence in changes.
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George D. Clayton, Jr
Hannibal
Emery W. Allison
Rolla
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Wilbur F. Mering
Jasper County
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Carthage
Blind Man Saves Wife From Flames In Maryland House
In Easton Maryland on June 2 AP reports elderly blind J N Ford groped through smoke to drag his wife from a kitchen fire caused by an oil burner stove explosion. The home burned and two nearby houses were damaged. Mrs Ford suffered serious burns.
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Tax Revision Plan Moves To Committee
Treasury secretary Morgenthau argues minor tax changes could spur idle dollars into productive work through WPA jobs. White House participants include Hariman United States Steel’s Stettinius Jr and Hook of American Rolling Mills, with leaders from Dun and Bradstreet, North American, Continental Can, Libbey Owens Ford, and J G White Engineering. Unemployment relief and a flood of idle bank money underpin ongoing deficits.
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Carle C. Conway
Continental Can Company
John D. Biggers
Libbey- Owens-Ford Glass Company
Gene Dunn
J. G. White Engineering Corporation
Businessmen Urge Wagner Act Revision at White House
Secretary Hopkins said a group of eight businessmen urged President Roosevelt to seek amendments to the Wagner Labor Relations Act during a White House dinner on June 1. No specific labor plan was offered, but changes in wording and administration were considered among the most likely topics.
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Roosevelt business talks aim to put idle capital to work
Hopkins described a White House conference with Roosevelt and business leaders lasting about an hour focusing on labor act discussions. Other topics included foreign trade with South America and taxation. Hopkins called the meeting frank and friendly and suggested more conferences with farmers, labor, and unemployed groups.
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